Subject: Mixed metaphors

Mixed metaphors:

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. A mixed metaphor is the use of two or more unrelated metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined. Here are some mixed metaphors we’ve seen and heard.

If worse comes to shove

Mixed metaphors

I thought it might be a good idea for you to check base with him.

Mixed metaphors

… the Holy Land of Israel – a mecca for tourists.

Mixed metaphors

The squeeky wheel gets the worm.

Mixed metaphors

The ship of state has a difficult road ahead.

Mixed metaphors

The promise of the world’s first low-carbon Olympic flame has gone up in smoke.

Mixed metaphors

I guess I threw a cog in the wrench.

Mixed metaphors

Dirty laundry is coming home to roost.

Misspokements Mixed metaphors

There's light at the end of this rainbow.

Mixed metaphors

Our fans have been branded with the same brush.

English former football player & manager
Colemanballs Mixed metaphors

This is no time to pull the rug out in the middle of the stream.

(1921 – 1991) U.S. Representative (Massachusetts)
Mixed metaphors

Let's bury this dead horse.

Mixed metaphors

They try to balance a fine line.

Mixed metaphors

I make it my goal to shake every hand that walks in the door.

Mixed metaphors

Sleeping dogs bark the loudest.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Mixed metaphors

We're robbing Peter to pay the piper.

Mixed metaphors

Button your seat belts.

Mixed metaphors

As proud as pea soup.

Mixed metaphors

It's like ice cold electricity passing through your body.

Mixed metaphors

If you try to eat this elephant all in one bite, you’re going to have a hell of an indigestion.

Mixed metaphors

Better not open that Panacea's box.

Mixed metaphors